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Mixed Topic Worksheet Grades 8/9: Day 046

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  1. Question 1. y is directly proportional to x and inversely proportional to z.
    y = 6 when x = 4 and z = 2.
    Find the value of y when x = 10 and z = 4.

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    1. M1: 6 = k × 4 ÷ 2
    2. M1: y = 3 × 10 ÷ 4
    3. A1: 7.5
    Answer: 7.5
    Direct & Inverse Proportion with Functions
    [3 marks]
  2. Question 2. A, B and C are points on a circle with AB = AC and angle BAC = 40°. TAU is the tangent at A, with T and C on opposite sides of AB. Work out the size of angle TAB. Give reasons.

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    1. M1: triangle ABC is isosceles, so angle ACB = (180 - 40) ÷ 2
    2. B1: angle ACB = 70°
    3. A1: angle TAB = 70° (alternate segment theorem)
    Answer: 70°
    Combining Circle Theorems
    [3 marks]
  3. Question 3. The equation x³ + 5x = 20 has a solution between x = 2 and x = 2.5
    Use a change of sign to find this solution correct to 1 decimal place

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    1. M1: f(x) = x³ + 5x - 20, test values between 2 and 2.5
    2. M1: f(2.1) = -0.239, f(2.15) = 0.688
    3. A1: sign change between 2.1 and 2.15 so 2.1
    Answer: x = 2.1
    Change of Signs
    [3 marks]
  4. Question 4. ABCDEFGH is a cuboid. M is the midpoint of GH.
    Work out the angle between AM and the plane ABCD.
    Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

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    1. M1: AN² = (10 ÷ 2)² + 7²
    2. M1: AN = √74
    3. M1: tan MAN = dfrac6AN
    4. A1: angle MAN = 34.9
    Answer: 34.9
    3D Trigonometry
    10 cm6 cmADBCFGEHM7 cm
    [4 marks]
  5. Question 5. Here is a speed-time graph for a train, with speed in metres per second and time in minutes. Use 4 trapezia of equal width to estimate the distance travelled in the 12 minutes, in metres.

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    1. M1: 3 × (0 ÷ 2 + 9 + 12 + 9 + 0 ÷ 2) = 90
    2. M1: 90 × 60
    3. A1: 5400 m
    Answer: 5400 m
    Estimating Areas Under Curves
    Time (minutes)Speed (m/s)03691215036912
    [3 marks]
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Mixed Topic Worksheet Grades 8/9: Day 046

Grades 8/9Calculator
  1. Question 1. y is directly proportional to x and inversely proportional to z.
    y = 6 when x = 4 and z = 2.
    Find the value of y when x = 10 and z = 4.

    [3 marks]
    Show worked answerHide worked answer
    1. M1: 6 = k × 4 ÷ 2
    2. M1: y = 3 × 10 ÷ 4
    3. A1: 7.5
    Answer: 7.5
    Direct & Inverse Proportion with Functions
  2. Question 2. A, B and C are points on a circle with AB = AC and angle BAC = 40°. TAU is the tangent at A, with T and C on opposite sides of AB. Work out the size of angle TAB. Give reasons.

    [3 marks]
    Show worked answerHide worked answer
    1. M1: triangle ABC is isosceles, so angle ACB = (180 - 40) ÷ 2
    2. B1: angle ACB = 70°
    3. A1: angle TAB = 70° (alternate segment theorem)
    Answer: 70°
    Combining Circle Theorems
  3. Question 3. The equation x³ + 5x = 20 has a solution between x = 2 and x = 2.5
    Use a change of sign to find this solution correct to 1 decimal place

    [3 marks]
    Show worked answerHide worked answer
    1. M1: f(x) = x³ + 5x - 20, test values between 2 and 2.5
    2. M1: f(2.1) = -0.239, f(2.15) = 0.688
    3. A1: sign change between 2.1 and 2.15 so 2.1
    Answer: x = 2.1
    Change of Signs
  4. Question 4. ABCDEFGH is a cuboid. M is the midpoint of GH.
    Work out the angle between AM and the plane ABCD.
    Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

    [4 marks]
    10 cm6 cmADBCFGEHM7 cm
    Show worked answerHide worked answer
    1. M1: AN² = (10 ÷ 2)² + 7²
    2. M1: AN = √74
    3. M1: tan MAN = dfrac6AN
    4. A1: angle MAN = 34.9
    Answer: 34.9
    3D Trigonometry
  5. Question 5. Here is a speed-time graph for a train, with speed in metres per second and time in minutes. Use 4 trapezia of equal width to estimate the distance travelled in the 12 minutes, in metres.

    [3 marks]
    Time (minutes)Speed (m/s)03691215036912
    Show worked answerHide worked answer
    1. M1: 3 × (0 ÷ 2 + 9 + 12 + 9 + 0 ÷ 2) = 90
    2. M1: 90 × 60
    3. A1: 5400 m
    Answer: 5400 m
    Estimating Areas Under Curves
📅 Free live lesson: Tuesday 17th NovemberSave your free place →

Mixed Topic Worksheet Grades 8/9: Day 046

Grades 8/9Calculator
  1. Question 1. y is directly proportional to x and inversely proportional to z.
    y = 6 when x = 4 and z = 2.
    Find the value of y when x = 10 and z = 4.

    Show worked answerHide worked answer
    1. M1: 6 = k × 4 ÷ 2
    2. M1: y = 3 × 10 ÷ 4
    3. A1: 7.5
    Answer: 7.5
    Direct & Inverse Proportion with Functions
    [3 marks]
  2. Question 2. A, B and C are points on a circle with AB = AC and angle BAC = 40°. TAU is the tangent at A, with T and C on opposite sides of AB. Work out the size of angle TAB. Give reasons.

    Show worked answerHide worked answer
    1. M1: triangle ABC is isosceles, so angle ACB = (180 - 40) ÷ 2
    2. B1: angle ACB = 70°
    3. A1: angle TAB = 70° (alternate segment theorem)
    Answer: 70°
    Combining Circle Theorems
    [3 marks]
  3. Question 3. The equation x³ + 5x = 20 has a solution between x = 2 and x = 2.5
    Use a change of sign to find this solution correct to 1 decimal place

    Show worked answerHide worked answer
    1. M1: f(x) = x³ + 5x - 20, test values between 2 and 2.5
    2. M1: f(2.1) = -0.239, f(2.15) = 0.688
    3. A1: sign change between 2.1 and 2.15 so 2.1
    Answer: x = 2.1
    Change of Signs
    [3 marks]
  4. Question 4. ABCDEFGH is a cuboid. M is the midpoint of GH.
    Work out the angle between AM and the plane ABCD.
    Give your answer to 1 decimal place.

    Show worked answerHide worked answer
    1. M1: AN² = (10 ÷ 2)² + 7²
    2. M1: AN = √74
    3. M1: tan MAN = dfrac6AN
    4. A1: angle MAN = 34.9
    Answer: 34.9
    3D Trigonometry
    10 cm6 cmADBCFGEHM7 cm
    [4 marks]
  5. Question 5. Here is a speed-time graph for a train, with speed in metres per second and time in minutes. Use 4 trapezia of equal width to estimate the distance travelled in the 12 minutes, in metres.

    Show worked answerHide worked answer
    1. M1: 3 × (0 ÷ 2 + 9 + 12 + 9 + 0 ÷ 2) = 90
    2. M1: 90 × 60
    3. A1: 5400 m
    Answer: 5400 m
    Estimating Areas Under Curves
    Time (minutes)Speed (m/s)03691215036912
    [3 marks]